FYSM 152 - Guns,Butter,Globalization

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

States have long had to prioritize their spending, choosing between domestic programs ("butter") and military expenditures ("guns"). How has globalization (broadly defined as unprecedented economic, cultural, and human interconnections and flows across world regions) changed this calculus Today guns (i.e., weapons) and butter (i.e., foods) are major global commodities, produced and traded by transnational corporations and other entities on a massive scale in ways that transcend national boundaries and reshape local communities. This course examines a variety of key foods and weapons that are traded today on a global scale. We look at the evolution of these products and the forces that have shaped them as global commodities and cultural artifacts. To supplement our reading, we also will use exciting new technologies (e.g., GIS mapping) to analyze global flows and networks of key commodities. In addition, this seminar includes a community learning component, featuring field trips to local corporations, organizations, and communities, and opportunities to work on community service projects. Be prepared to consume global foods, if not take up arm 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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